And here’s a magnificent plug for my old friend Mario Bernardi, a travel agent with a brain whose company, “The Grand Tour“, can make you experience the cultural jewels of Italy in true Italian style: “I can arrange a half-day private walking tour of Florence that can be a good introduction to the city and to see off-the-beaten-track local gems, or a full day private driving tour of Chianti with visit to Panzano, Greve etc. including winery tour and tasting and visit to Dario Cecchini Butcher. The tour can include also Monteriggioni and San Gimignano”.